{"product_id":"rdl-sf-np16e","title":"RDL SF-NP16E – PoE+ Dante 16 W 70\/100 V Amplifier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the RDL SF-NP16E?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RDL SF-NP16E is a PoE+ powered Dante amplifier that converts one Dante channel to a 16 W 70 V or 100 V constant-voltage output. It powers distributed ceiling or wall speakers directly from a network switch, with no special software needed for setup. Port-protect circuitry limits supply current so the PoE+ switch port does not shut down under heavy program material. It is a compact amplifier for networked paging and background music zones in offices, schools and public spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rdlnet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sf-np16e.jpg\" alt=\"RDL SF-NP16E PoE+ Dante 16 W 70\/100 V Amplifier\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SF-NP16E converts one Dante network audio channel to a 70 V or 100 V output that delivers 16 W for a network level of 0 dBFS. It operates from a Class 4 IEEE 802.3at PoE+ switch port, or from an external 24 Vdc supply at 1000 mA. If a PoE+ device draws excessive power, the switch port can shut off; the SF-NP16E monitors amplifier power and limits current to prevent that, even during feedback or square-wave conditions. A red rear-panel PORT PROTECT LED flashes whenever the amplifier reduces power consumption to protect the port. An internal VCA sets output level from an external 10 kΩ potentiometer or 0 to 10 Vdc on a detachable terminal block, and gain stays at maximum when the VCA input is not connected. RDL remote level controls such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-d-rlc10\"\u003eRDL D-RLC10\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-d-rlc10m\"\u003eRDL D-RLC10M\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-d-rlc3\"\u003eRDL D-RLC3\u003c\/a\u003e give users noise-free volume adjustment. The high-efficiency Class D output stage produces minimal heat, and the module includes thermal and output short-circuit protection. A green front LED confirms Dante sync, and a yellow LED indicates when the output is muted. The SYSFLEX enclosure meets UL 2043 plenum rating and mounts with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-sf-ra1\"\u003eSF-RA1 SysFlex rack adapter\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-sf-ucb2\"\u003eSF-UCB2 under-counter bracket pair\u003c\/a\u003e; for local power RDL recommends the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-ps-24kx\"\u003ePS-24KX\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 W constant-voltage output\u003c\/strong\u003e — Drives 70 V or 100 V speaker lines directly from a Dante channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE+ powered\u003c\/strong\u003e — Runs from a Class 4 IEEE 802.3at switch port, or from 24 Vdc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE+ port protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Limits supply current to keep the switch port from shutting down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote VCA level control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Accepts a 10 kΩ pot or 0 to 10 Vdc and works with RDL remote level controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable sample rates\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports Dante at 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlenum-rated SYSFLEX enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e — UL 2043 plenum rated, with Class D efficiency and thermal protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere is it typically used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial meeting space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;min-width:300px;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:44%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:56%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eSF-NP16E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eRJ45 with Link and Speed indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eDante, 100 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample rates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (default), 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBit depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e24 bits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e0 dBFS = 16 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower amplifier output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e16 W RMS (70 V or 100 V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e+0\/-3 dB (50 Hz to 20 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e\u0026lt; 1% (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e\u0026lt; -90 dB below max power; \u0026lt; -80 dB below 1\/8 power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVCA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e0 to 10 Vdc control, detachable terminal block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eFront: Sync (green), Muted (yellow); rear: Port Protect (red), Ethernet Link and Speed (2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e24 Vdc @ 1000 mA, or PoE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eClass 4, IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlenum rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eUL 2043\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e0° C to 40° C maximum; 20° C recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e1.7 in H x 5.83 in W x 6.45 in D (4.32 x 14.8 x 16.38 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e3.12 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eTAA compliant (per RDL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e7-year RDL warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the SF-NP16E run entirely on PoE+?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It operates from a Class 4 IEEE 802.3at PoE+ switch port. It can also run from an external 24 Vdc supply at 1000 mA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it trip my PoE+ switch port?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SF-NP16E monitors amplifier power and limits current to protect the port from shutting down, and a red PORT PROTECT LED flashes when it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need software to configure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. RDL states special software is not required for module setup; it is routed like any Dante device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do users adjust volume?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect a 10 kΩ pot, 0 to 10 Vdc, or an RDL remote such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-d-rlc10\"\u003eRDL D-RLC10\u003c\/a\u003e to the VCA terminal block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be installed above a ceiling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe enclosure carries a UL 2043 plenum rating per RDL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it mounted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-sf-ra1\"\u003eSF-RA1 SysFlex rack adapter\u003c\/a\u003e for racks or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-sf-ucb2\"\u003eSF-UCB2 under-counter brackets\u003c\/a\u003e for tables and counters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty applies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is covered by a 7-year RDL warranty. For warranty claims, RMAs or support, contact Creation Networks at (888) 230-3661 or sales@creationnetworks.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Creation Networks design the paging system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Creation Networks designs, programs and commissions commercial AV systems nationwide. Call (888) 230-3661 for help with system design, quoting or installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"RDL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025750225132,"sku":"SF-NP16E","price":652.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/sf-np16e.jpg?v=1793583328","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-sf-np16e","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}